State of the Union 2019: Racial and Gender Identities

  • Millennials are more likely than previous generations to identify as multiracial. 
  • Millennials also are more likely to adopt unconventional gender identities, such as reporting that they see themselves as equally feminine and masculine. 
  • However, they are not outpacing previous generations in rejecting race and gender stereotypes. Their attitudes toward women’s roles and perceptions of black Americans are quite similar to those of baby boomers or Gen Xers. 

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Author: 

Sasha Shen Johfre,
Aliya Saperstein
Publisher: 
Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality
Publication Date: 
June 2019
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